Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ||
Code | SOCI369 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr L Hancock Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology L.Hancock@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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- To examine how communities/lay publics interact with and are 'involved' in crime control and criminal justice institutions. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Identify and discuss the key concepts and theories underpinning public involvement in crime and criminal justice policy and practice and apply them in particular policy/institutional settings. |
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(LO2) Recognise the significance of social divisions and patterns of inequality for public participation and involvement. |
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(LO3) Explain the nature of social relationships between individuals, groups and criminal justice institutions. |
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(LO4) Summarise and assess evidence concerning the nature, extent and implications of community and public involvement in crime and criminal justice. |
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(S1) Contrast different interpretations of public involvement and community participation, their merits and demerits |
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(S2) Gather, synthesise and summarise research evidence |
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(S3) Formulate key questions associated with public involvement in crime and criminal justice |
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(S4) Organise and present ideas/arguments and draw reasoned conclusions |
Syllabus |
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1. The growing importance of public involvement: Introducing community and public involvement in crime and criminal justice |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Hybrid - asynchronous pre-recorded lectures. Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial Teaching Method 4 - Field Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
8 |
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19.25 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 11
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Private Study | 130.75 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
Assessment 2 You will be able to choose one area of public involvement and lay participation that you are interested in (it must be covered in this module) and present an evidence-based response pape | 0 | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |